Asif Peer

Digitization is the transformation of society for a better future by utilizing the latest digital and innovative trends. The Government of Pakistan, through the IT Ministry and NITB, is working tirelessly to provide digital public services to citizens. These efforts significantly contribute to the development and prosperity of our digital economy. NITB has been pivotal in this digital transformation, ensuring digital governance for efficient government functions. The Islamabad City App and E-office are among the best examples of this progress. #NITB #MOITT #Islamabad #DigitalPakistan #Innovation

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Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Chairman P@SHA, shares his concerns on the government's neglect of IT industry's budgetary proposals. Watch now to understand the impact on our sector. #ITIndustry #FinanceBill #Budget2024 #Pakistan #PASHAAmendments

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Shaping Tomorrow's Tech Landscape: Our CEO Muhammad Ahmed and CTO Affaq Amir were proud to join Pakistan's leading founders and CEOs in a strategic dialogue. Together, we're powering up the nation's tech future. #DesignHenge #TechLeadership #Innovation #PakistanFuture #StrategicPlanning #TechFuture #Leadership #StrategicDialogue 

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Our CEO shared insightful pointers on the governement policies and going local for the IT industry of Pakistan Watch the link https://lnkd.in/gyekuR-z

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"How Did the IT Sector Earn Billions of Rupees in Pakistan?" In an exclusive interview with Suno News, Chairman P@SHA Muhammad Zohaib Khan shares insights on Pakistan's IT sector's remarkable growth and success. Tune in to learn how strategic initiatives, innovation, and collaboration have propelled the industry to earn billions of rupees, significantly impacting the national economy. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_6pnu2J

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🔐 What role does Common Criteria certification play in enhancing the cybersecurity posture of IT products in Pakistan? In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of IT products has never been more critical, especially in countries like Pakistan where digital transformation is gaining momentum. Common Criteria (CC) certification offers a globally recognized standard for evaluating the security features of IT products, providing confidence to users that these products meet stringent security requirements. In Pakistan, adopting CC-certified solutions can significantly strengthen the cybersecurity posture of both government and private sectors by: ✅ Validating security claims: Ensuring that the security features of IT products are thoroughly tested and meet internationally recognized standards. ✅ Building trust: Facilitating confidence in sensitive sectors such as finance, defense, and healthcare, where secure IT infrastructure is paramount. ✅ Enabling global collaboration: Allowing local organizations to use certified products recognized by international partners, thus fostering cooperation and business expansion. For more updates, follow us on: 🔗 LinkedIn: Common Criteria Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dTz2MJAK 🔗 Facebook: Common Criteria Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dxp_V55x 📧 Contact us for consultation: 🌐 commoncriteria.gov.pk Industry: IT System Testing and Evaluation #Cybersecurity #CommonCriteria #ITSecurity #Pakistan #DigitalTransformation #DataSecurity

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🔐 What role does Common Criteria certification play in enhancing the cybersecurity posture of IT products in Pakistan? In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of IT products has never been more critical, especially in countries like Pakistan where digital transformation is gaining momentum. Common Criteria (CC) certification offers a globally recognized standard for evaluating the security features of IT products, providing confidence to users that these products meet stringent security requirements. In Pakistan, adopting CC-certified solutions can significantly strengthen the cybersecurity posture of both government and private sectors by: ✅ Validating security claims: Ensuring that the security features of IT products are thoroughly tested and meet internationally recognized standards. ✅ Building trust: Facilitating confidence in sensitive sectors such as finance, defense, and healthcare, where secure IT infrastructure is paramount. ✅ Enabling global collaboration: Allowing local organizations to use certified products recognized by international partners, thus fostering cooperation and business expansion. For more updates, follow us on: 🔗 LinkedIn: Common Criteria Pakistan https://lnkd.in/eBATJ3jM 🔗 Facebook: Common Criteria Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dxp_V55x 📧 Contact us for consultation: 🌐 commoncriteria.gov.pk Industry: IT System Testing and Evaluation #Cybersecurity #CommonCriteria #ITSecurity #Pakistan #DigitalTransformation #DataSecurity

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Join us for an exclusive meetup connecting Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) members, and IT industry leaders. This is your chance to connect with fellow P@SHA members and build valuable connections, have meaningful conversations about the future of the IT industry and collaborate to shape the direction of P@SHA and foster a stronger, more connected IT community. Together, let's shape the future of Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) and the IT industry. Register through the link shared in the comment section below. Muhammad Haris Naseer #ITnetworking #pashamembers #pasha #itindustry

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A Financial Perspective of Challenges Faced by Small and Medium Sized IT Companies in Pakistan When we first embarked on the journey to scale SG Technical Services, we knew it wouldn't be easy. Our company, like many small and medium-sized IT businesses in Pakistan, faces unique challenges in a fast evolving industry. Despite significant growth potential, several hurdles have become apparent as we strive to compete and thrive. One of our biggest challenges has been securing funding. SMBs like ours often struggle to access the capital necessary for growth especially in an environment where financial institutions tend to prioritize larger corporations, this has made it very difficult to stay competitive. Keeping up with fast-changing technology isn’t easy. For a company like ours, investing in new tools and systems can put a strain on our finances but it's necessary to stay competitive. We've experienced how quickly technology changes and that means constantly upgrading our infrastructure which impacts our budget planning. Lastly, navigating compliance and regulation adds further complexity. As we grow, managing tax laws, industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements has taken up more of our time and resources leaving us to balance compliance with innovation. Despite these obstacles our journey at SG Technical Services has shown me that with the right financial planning and strategy, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. We remain focused on sustainable growth and I am confident that by tackling these hurdles head-on we’ll continue to contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s IT landscape. #SMEGrowth #ITChallenges #BusinessResilience #TechInnovation #PakistanIT #FinancialStrategy #ScalingSuccess

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Elevate your IT organization to new heights of excellence! Our comprehensive IT Organization Assessment delivers actionable insights, driving optimization, resilience, and strategic alignment. Download brochure for details: https://www.stratag.tech/ StrataG Consulting PK Zainab Hameed #technology #strategy #IT #services #innovation #cybersecurity #privacy #datasecurity #risks #CIOadvisory

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The Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan is ramping up efforts to boost the #IT industry's role in #Pakistan's economy, aiming for increased IT exports in the next fiscal year. Collaborating with stakeholders like the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), the Ministry is gathering proposals to enhance export figures.   Under Minister of State Shaza Khawaja’s guidance, an advisory committee of ten IT experts has been formed to develop strategies and recommendations for the upcoming budget and action plan. Recommendations from P@SHA and the advisory committee will be forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for consideration.   In addition to this, the Ministry is planning to collaborate with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to refine strategies for IT export growth. This effort will build on the recent $257 million increase in IT exports recorded in February 2024. With these efforts, the Ministry aims to elevate IT revenues to $3-4 billion in the coming fiscal year.   Overall, these initiatives demonstrate the government's commitment to promoting the IT #industry in Pakistan and leveraging its potential to contribute significantly to the country's economic growth. #DigitalPakistan #TechUpdates

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Thank you for submitting your journey and ideas with us! The application review process is now underway, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what’s next. 🔍✨ Stay tuned and follow us for all the exciting updates ahead! 🚀🔥 Ignite - National Technology Fund | NETSOL Technologies Pakistan | Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan #nicl #startupselection #futureleaders #pakistantech #startupsuccess #bigideas #businessgrowth #startups #entrepreneurship

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Fiscal landscape in FY25f AHL projects the fiscal deficit for FY25f to be around PKR 9.3trn (7.6% of GDP). With FBR expected to collect PKR 11.2trn, the budget strategy emphasizes tax reforms. Non-tax revenue, supported by SBP profit and PDL, is expected to be around PKR 4.1trn in FY25f. Total expenditure is projected to rise to PKR 19trn, a 16% increase from FY24e, driven primarily by a 15% YoY rise in current expenditure. #SBP #Economy #AHL #Pakistan

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P@SHA Eyes economic Resurgence through its Budget Recommendations P@SHA has proposed its annual recommendations for the Federal Budget 2024-25. Through extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders from the IT industry and the government, P@SHA has demanded taxation incentives to expedite Pakistan’s journey. P@SHA believes that swift action is imperative, advocating for a flat 5% payroll tax and full exemption from export income tax for all P@SHA and PSEB registered enterprises. It's a decisive move in securing the sector's prosperity and national economic growth. #Budget2024 #ITExports #TaxIncentives #ITPolicy

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